Development of integration structures in the agricultural sector of the economy in wartime conditions

The activation of integration structures is of particular importance in the system of enhancing the solvency, competitiveness, and adaptability of the agricultural sector of the economy, as well as stabilising food security in the context of integration with the European community. The aim of the article was to substantiate the theoretical and methodological, socio-economic foundations, and the issues of developing integration structures in rural areas under extreme conditions of operation. The methodological basis of the research was grounded in the principles of modern institutional economic theory, functional and systemic analysis. Monographic, economic-statistical, graphical, structural-functional, and abstract-logical methods and approaches were employed to summarise the results. The current state, place and role of integration structures have been examined. A systematic analysis of the problems and trends in the functioning of integration structures during wartime has been conducted. The theoretical and methodological aspects of the functioning of integration formations have been considered. The reasons that hinder the activation of the integration movement in the agricultural sector of the economy at the present stage of development have been identified. The dynamics of the development of existing large entrepreneurial structures in Ukraine have been assessed, and negative aspects that need to be considered when organising and functioning of integration associations depending on the type and activity of the association have been identified. The role of international technical assistance and state support in stimulating and strategising the development of integration structures in Ukraine has been clarified. Opportunities and prospects for the development of the integration movement and the issues of sustainable development of integration structures have been identified. It has been established that one of the priority areas of regional policy is the development of integrated formations of the agribusiness holding type and cooperative structures in rural areas. The role of integration structures in the formation of social capital and sustainable development of rural territories in the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine’s economy has been revealed. The informational material can be used in the development of programmes for the advancement of large entrepreneurial structures in the agrarian business of the regions